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Podcast: BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast
Episode: House Hacking as an NFL Player? How Former Tight End Hakeem Valles Grew His Real Estate Portfolio
Description:
When most people think of professional athletes, they usually think of superstars being paid millions every month (or even every week). Most people donât come to realize that for everyone on an NFL team, that pay grade isnât as high. That too, is what Hakeem Valles found out after being signed on by the Cardinals.Hakeem wasnât making a lot, and realized that he was essentially throwing away $2,000 a month on rent. After one season with the team, he decided to go on BiggerPockets and ask around for agents and leads in the area. Hakeem ended u...